Wedoany.com Report on Feb 24th, The improvement works on Mexico's Pátzcuaro-Uruapan highway are nearing completion. This 47-kilometer stretch of Route 14D is being widened and upgraded with a total investment of $105 million. Upon completion, the road will feature two lanes in each direction, which is expected to significantly reduce travel time along this route. The new road includes a viaduct, two bridges, three underpasses, and eight intersections.

The Pátzcuaro-Uruapan highway upgrade project will support agricultural activities in the region and boost tourism growth. This project is part of the Michoacán Peace and Justice Plan, managed by Mexico's Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT). With a total investment of $3 billion, the plan aims to improve 411 kilometers of highways and 2,235 kilometers of road networks by its completion in 2029.

Under the framework of the Michoacán Peace and Justice Plan, other highway routes currently being upgraded include Zitácuaro-Maravatío, Uruapan-Nueva Italia, and Nueva Italia-Lázaro Cárdenas. As a key component, the Pátzcuaro-Uruapan highway upgrade project is expected to enhance regional transportation efficiency and promote economic development.